To promote the excellence of traditional Chinese culture, showcasing the charm of Quyi arts, and to enrich the Lunar New Year festivities, the China Coal Mine Art Troupe’s Quyi Ensemble will visit Macao from February 21 to 22, 2026 (the fifth and sixth days of the Lunar New Year). The troupe will perform traditional folk art at public venues, from Ilha Verde to the Three Lamps District and from Iao Hon to Taipa, sharing the authenticity of Chinese culture with the local communities.
The highlight of the event, the Quyi Gala, will take place on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year at the Small Stage of Iao Hon Market Park. This closing performance will showcase the troupe's artistic strengths, highlighting the beauty of intangible cultural heritage. The programme features a variety of traditional art forms, including crosstalk, double act, diabolo acrobatics, Peking and Sichuan opera, and magic. It combines traditional skills with fun interaction, creating an unforgettable cultural experience for everyone.
About the China Coal Mine Art Troupe
Founded in 1947, the China Coal Mine Art Troupe is one of China’s oldest state-level performing arts troupes. Currently, it comprises the Song and Dance, Drama and Quyi Ensembles, one Chinese folk orchestra, as well as creative, stage and art training centres. As a comprehensive art institution, the troupe is renowned for its diverse artistic disciplines, rich performance styles, talented professionals, and vibrant creative output. Among them, the Quyi Ensemble stands out as an outstanding performing group specializing in traditional Chinese folk arts, including Quyi, opera, and acrobatics. Upholding a people-centered creative philosophy, the ensemble remains devoted to serving the public through art and telling China’s stories with heart and soul. It has successfully staged numerous acclaimed performances such as The Grand Canal in Quyi, Laughter and Literature, and The Eighteen Arts of Quyi. Its performances have toured extensively across the country, earning deep affection from audiences nationwide.
